It is fascinating to me how many people think we can "forget" the past and move on by just saying the words - "I'm moving on now." I am in contact daily with people who have tried that.... and years or months later, their "forgotten" past comes back to bite them. How does it show ... [ Read More ]
Why do we behave the way we do?
Have you ever felt frustrated or confused when you’d been walking with a feeling that you couldn’t quite pinpoint, maybe for days or even weeks…. And SUDDENLY the clarity arrived about EXACTLY what emotion that was? Do you remember the relief? I’ve experienced it myself, and have also seen it with ... [ Read More ]
Three surprising reasons why willpower is ineffective… and what to do instead
A few mornings ago I had a deep conversation with an older lady dear to me. They were staying with us for a few days. We started by talking about how she wants to change her behaviour.... she KNOWS she “shouldn't” get angry and shout, and yet, she does. Before she can help it, or think about ... [ Read More ]
The surprising benefits of changing one thing
Have you ever doubted your progress in the past? Let’s say you’re making changes in your close relationships or career and it feels hard. You might think “This is TOO difficult; I’m not making any progress so I’ll go back to the way I used to be!” I want to encourage you today and mention that ... [ Read More ]
How to know what to say “NO” to
How many times have you said to yourself: “I just don’t get enough time for MY priorities!!” Or “When will all these distractions come to an end so I can do what’s important to me for a change??” If you close your eyes for a moment, what feeling arises in your body when you think of that? What ... [ Read More ]
Freedom – From What?
Guest Post: by Christopher Nevill “Freedom!” is one of the great political rallying cries that echo rather piteously around the world. The idea has been and still is seized upon by politicians from all shades of the political spectrum as an effective vote catching exercise. The Right protests that ... [ Read More ]
Savvy Self Care Secrets: Teleseminar Series
I am experiencing the privilege and joy of putting together an educational, fun and valuable online event called "Savvy Self Care Secrets". I've invited 12 magnificent speakers - experts in their fields - who will share with us their knowledge, expertise and wisdom on how to care for ourselves, in ... [ Read More ]
Wearing Your Heart On Your Sleeve: Is It Ever Safe?
Today, I'm proud and honoured to feature my friend, Lucinda Curran, from Melbourne, Australia! She's currently on a "tour around the world" with her 2 wonderful books. More details at the bottom of the post. Enjoy her beautiful writing! Mel watched as her friend Sally bounced through life. Sally ... [ Read More ]
Values and Work
I hear about so many people who hate Mondays. It's not really Mondays they hate. It's what they have to DO on Mondays. Which is to force themselves to get up and go to work! If we don't look forward to our work, it could be that what we do at work does not fit into our value system. We need to ... [ Read More ]
Values: What are they and what can do for me?
(If you prefer this material in audio format, please scroll to the bottom of the page where you'll find an audio player.) I was working with a really amazing client recently. She's working through my new program "Six Weeks to a Guilt-Free No" and making enormous strides. She does homework ... [ Read More ]